Tenney, Claudia

Claudia Tenney represents New York's 24th Congressional District, a role she assumed in 2023 following redistricting. She first entered Congress in 2017 representing the 22nd District, served until 2019, and returned to the House in 2021. Before her federal service, she was a member of the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2016. Her professional background includes practicing law and co-owning Mid-York Press, a family-owned commercial printing business. She also founded a media group that published local community newspapers in Central New York.

In the House, Tenney serves on several high-profile committees, including the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Ways and Means, where she sits on the Health and Trade subcommittees. She is also a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Her legislative priorities often center on rural healthcare access, election integrity, and support for small businesses. She has sponsored notable legislation such as the Essential Caregivers Act and the Healthcare is Human Act of 2026.

Tenney is an active leader within the Republican caucus, serving as the chairwoman of the Election Integrity Caucus. Her policy focus frequently emphasizes fiscal conservatism, Second Amendment rights, and oversight of national intelligence operations. Throughout her tenure, she has been a vocal advocate for the interests of Upstate New York, particularly regarding manufacturing and agricultural policy.